Coordinator of Transportation

Job Summary

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent of Student and Administrative Support Services.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Operate the Transportation Department within the guidelines set in the Carroll County Transportation Policy Manual.

• Strategic Goal Area I – Student Achievement
  • Ensure the safe and timely transport of students to and from school to support student learning.
  • Work with school administration on discipline concerning students while being transported.
• Strategic Goal Area II – Stakeholder Engagement & Loyalty
  • Promote department professionalism, employee motivation, and teamwork.
  • Work with county agencies to develop and maintain safe routing conditions.
  • Support school personnel by ensuring appropriate accommodations for special needs students.
  • Ensure effective internal and external communication.
• Strategic Goal Area III – Efficient and Effective Organizational Processes
  • Develop and supervise an efficient, cost‑effective, and safe pupil transportation system.
  • Ensure appropriate maintenance of all system‑owned vehicles.
  • Prepare and administer the transportation budget.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of a centralized purchasing program, inventory, and surplus property disposal plan.
  • Recommend purchases of large transportation equipment and vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations regarding the pupil transportation program.
  • Actively engage in the resolution of disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure appropriate accident investigation procedures are followed.
  • Maintain appropriate records.
  • Ensure county vehicles are properly insured.
  • Establish procedures for department operations and update handbooks/manuals appropriately.
  • Ensure bus drivers are appropriately trained and certified.
  • Develop and maintain an approved, innovative method for assignment of buses, drivers, and bus routes.
  • Coordinate and communicate all personnel concerns, issues, and actions with the Director of Classified Staff.
• Strategic Goal Area IV – Continuous System and School Improvement
  • Supervise, recruit, instruct, monitor, and evaluate all transportation personnel.
  • Make appropriate personnel recommendations to the Superintendent.
  • Provide training in regards to safety and job preparedness.
  • Attend appropriate state-sponsored conferences and workshops.
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and timely completion of assignments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff.
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents, and public.
• Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, parents, and public.
• Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.

• L‑5 certification (Acceptable: AB or BS in Transportation or Business).
• 5 years administrative experience.
• 5 years job experience related to the job description.
• Alternatives to the above as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Communication skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Organizational skills.

Transportation site.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education